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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.82, 2,280.29 and 1,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.82, 2,280.29 and 1,063.35 is: 1,467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.82 : 2,280.29 = 1,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.82/2,280.29 = 1,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.82x = 2,280.29 × 1,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.82x = 2,424,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,741.05/1,651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.93

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